There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mullaittivutaxi
7h 22mRs 5,009–13,118Bus, train, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mullaittivutaxi
11h 36mRs 4,198–13,033Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Mullaittivutaxi
8h 47mRs 5,566–6,290Drive 251.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Mullaittivucar 251.7 km
4h 49mRs 10,517–15,192Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Mullaittivutaxi 251.7 km
4h 49mRs 12,000–15,000Bus, taxi via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mullaittivutaxi
13hRs 5,048–6,333
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu is to bus and train and taxi which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 13000 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Kandy and Mullaittivu is 322 km. The road distance is 251.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 22m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Mullaittivu is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Kandy to Mullaittivu.
There are four+ hotels available in Mullaittivu.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Mullaittivu, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Mullaittivu. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Mullaittivu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Kilinochchi, then take the taxi to Mullaittivu.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,400–2,600
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
Train from Colombo Fort to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,397
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,291
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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